US Bridges

RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Rts 321 &174 · Structure no. 000000001045690

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,695 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 321
CrossesFinger Lakes Railroad
Location1.1 MI W JCT Rts 321 &174
RouteState Highway 321
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02236, -76.36295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,504 (2020)
Projected traffic7,695 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad carry?

About 5,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 321 over Finger Lakes Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.